A fantastic blog for people learning English as a foreign language. Read Jessica Elliot's 'story of the week' and expand your vocabulary. There are also posts that will help you with English grammar and pronunciation.

You probably know some tongue twisters in your native language but do you know any in English? They are a great way to practise certain vowel or consonant sounds. They are difficult to say quickly because of the alliteration of sounds that are similar. Did you know that they are used by actors and actresses to improve their enunciation? What sounds do you find difficult to make in English? Find a tongue twister below that has that sound in it and try practising every day for a week. You'll definitely improve! Remember that you need to say it a few times and if it is difficult to say quickly, try slowing down a bit. Here are just a selection but there are many more....

Lentil soup

Lily ladles little Letty's lentil soup

A night like tonight

You've no need to light a night-light On a light night like tonight, For a night-light's light's a slight light, And tonight's a night that's light. When a night's light, like tonight's light, It is really not quite right To light night-lights with their slight lights On a light night like tonight.

Better butter

If I bake this bitter butter, it would make my batter bitter.

But a bit of better butter--that would make my batter better

Twelve twins

Twelve twins twirled twelve twigs

Sycamore saplings

Six sick slick slim sycamore saplings

Benevolent elephants

Seventy seven benevolent elephants

Theodore Thipthorp

Theodore Thipthorp thundered and threatened a thick throng

Did Theodore Thipthorp thunder and threaten a thick throng

If Theodore Thipthorp thundered and threatened a thick throng

Where’s the thick throng Theodore Thipthorp thundered and threatened

A Woodchuck

How Much Wood Would A Woodchuck Chuck If A Woodchuck Could Chuck Wood? A Woodchuck Would Chuck As Much Wood As A Woodchuck Could, If A Woodchuck Could Chuck Wood

Sky Blue English

Sky Blue English is the website of freelance English teacher Jessica Elliot. She teaches English as a foreign language to non-native speakers. The classes are one-to-one and based in London or through Skype.

JESSICA ELLIOT

I believe that language learning can be fun and enjoyable. My aim is to create an informative blog that will inspire you with your learning.